en_tw_old/bible/other/selfcontrol/01.md

# self-control #

## Definition: ##

Self-control is the ability to control one's behavior in order to avoid sinning.

* It refers to good behavior, that is, avoiding sinful thoughts, speech, and actions.
* Self-control is a fruit or characteristic that the Holy Spirit gives to Christians.
* A person who is using self-control is able to stop himself from doing something wrong that he may want to do. God is the one who enables a person to have self-control.

(See also: [[kt/fruit]] **·** [[kt/holyspirit]])

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 07:8-9](en/tn/1co/help/07/08)
* [2 Peter 01:5-7](en/tn/2pe/help/01/05)
* [2 Timothy 03:1-4](en/tn/2ti/help/03/01)
* [Galatians 05:22-24](en/tn/gal/help/05/22)
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			`Self-control is the ability to control one's behavior in order to avoid sinning.`

added version 3 2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00			`* It refers to good behavior, that is, avoiding sinful thoughts, speech, and actions.`
			`* Self-control is a fruit or characteristic that the Holy Spirit gives to Christians.`
			`* A person who is using self-control is able to stop himself from doing something wrong that he may want to do. God is the one who enables a person to have self-control.`

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			`## Bible References: ##`

			`* [1 Corinthians 07:8-9](en/tn/1co/help/07/08)`
			`* [2 Peter 01:5-7](en/tn/2pe/help/01/05)`
			`* [2 Timothy 03:1-4](en/tn/2ti/help/03/01)`
			`* [Galatians 05:22-24](en/tn/gal/help/05/22)`